Dudley & Associates

At Dudley & Associates, we pride ourselves on being a nationally recognized executive search firm, committed to delivering exceptional results across a variety of disciplines. With a proven track record of completing hundreds of assignments for companies throughout the United States, we are dedicated to providing confidential, value-based search expertise and pinpoint accuracy in identifying and selecting top performers.

Our Approach

Our team at Dudley & Associates is driven by a passion for delivering results-driven solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. We achieve this by taking a personal and relational approach, tailored to each client's unique needs. Our expert team, led by President Sayres Dudley, is committed to establishing and maintaining strong relationships with our clients and candidates. This approach has earned us a reputation for excellence, integrity, and a dedication to local and global stewardship.

Our Expertise

With a focus on commercial real estate and construction, Dudley & Associates has successfully completed engagements with private equity firms, design and engineering companies, and manufacturing organizations. Our services include retained executive search, premier referral partner programs, and industry news and insights.

Representative Assignments

Our portfolio includes a range of notable assignments across various industries, including:

• Texas: Vice President Finance - Dallas, TX; Chief Financial Officer - Houston, TX; Managing Partner - Houston, TX; SVP Joint Ventures - Dallas, TX; EVP of Texas Development - Dallas, TX
• California: SVP Asset Management - San Francisco, CA; SVP Acquisitions - Irvine, CA; Senior Development Director - Ontario, CA
• National: S Regional Acquisitions Officer - Atlanta, GA; Managing Director - Advisory Services - NYC, NY; President, North American Operations - Chicago, IL

Our Story

Founded in 1983, Dudley & Associates was re-established in 2018 by President Sayres Dudley, after 6 years as a Partner in the Global Real Estate Practice for DHR International, a top 5 executive search firm. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Sayres has earned a reputation for his expertise in executive search, particularly in commercial real estate and construction.

Mission and Values

At Dudley & Associates, we believe that business responsibility goes beyond profit maximization. We are committed to responsible stewardship of our resources and dedicated to supporting education and community development initiatives. Through our non-profit organization, Imani Bridges, we engage in supporting education and community development initiatives in Nigeria.

Marketplace Reflections

Our online newsletter, Marketplace Reflections, provides insights and analysis on the real estate industry. Published since 1996, it features industry news, trends, and expert opinions from leading professionals.